Job Overview The Quality Engineer (QE) is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing up-to-date quality engineering practices across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This role focuses on automation-first testing strategies, API validation, performance engineering, and scalable quality frameworks to ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing applications.

The QE will work closely with Development, DevOps, Product, Infrastructure, and Release teams to build and maintain automated testing frameworks, integrate testing into CI/CD pipelines, and proactively identify risks throughout the delivery lifecycle.

This role requires hands-on expertise with modern testing and automation tools including AI-assisted testing platforms, Docker, Postman, Karate, StormRunner, and Playwright.

Role and Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable automated testing frameworks for UI, API, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.
- Implement automation strategies using tools such as Playwright, Karate, and Postman.
- Develop reusable test libraries, utilities, and automation components to improve efficiency and consistency across projects.
- Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI.
- Perform API validation, exploratory testing, and service integration testing using Postman and Karate.
- Design and execute load, stress, endurance, and scalability testing using StormRunner and related performance testing tools.
- Configure and maintain test environments using Docker and containerized services.
- Promote shift-left testing practices and quality ownership across teams.





Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency through AI-assisted testing techniques and intelligent automation.

Preferred Skills

Core Technical Proficiencies

- Solid coding and scripting skills in Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Hands-on expertise with Playwright, Karate, Postman, and related automation tools.
- Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
- Strong SQL knowledge with experience validating backend data integrity and transactional workflows.
- Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Experience conducting load and scalability testing using StormRunner or similar tools.

Critical Mindset Skills
- Ability to identify high-risk application areas and prioritize testing efforts accordingly.
- Curiosity-driven mindset with the ability to identify edge cases and unexpected user behaviors.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities using logs, monitoring tools, and test evidence.

Essential Soft Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in Agile and fast-paced delivery environments with shifting priorities and timelines.
- Passion for delivering high-quality user experiences, not just defect-free applications.

Preferred Skills




- Experience working within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted testing tools and intelligent automation frameworks.
- Experience testing microservices and distributed architectures.
- Knowledge of security testing principles and secure development practices.

Work Ethic & Attitude
- Customer-focused and service-oriented mindset, with a passion for delivering high-quality solutions.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a problem-solving mindset and a "can-do" attitude.
- Strong initiative and planning skills, contributing to both individual and departmental success.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

- 3+ years of progressive experience in Quality Engineering, Software Testing, or Test Automation.
- Hands-on experience with Playwright, Karate, Postman, Docker, and performance testing tools such as StormRunner.
- Strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile methodologies, and CI/CD practices.
- Experience working with source control systems such as Git and Azure DevOps.
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Application question(s)

- Are you available for a full-time contract engagement for the duration of this project?
- Are you willing to undergo a background check (including criminal record check) if required by the client?
- Are you able to work primarily within EST business hours?
- Are you willing to undergo identify verification process?

Work Location: Remote

📌 Sr. Quality Engineer (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 LANK Consulting
📍 Greater Toronto Area